Jul 3, 2023 | 1970, 1980, 1990s, 2021, 2023, banks, beaches, Boomers, civil unrest, communication, Communism, congress, culture, currency, earth, Earth Day, economy, Florida, Florida Keys, government, history, Key West, money, News, Obama, Socialism, Soviet, USA, World, world history
Cuba was once ruled by Spain. They obtained their independence in 1902. In the wake of that independence, they were economically hamstrung and blighted by corrupt governments. Congress in the United States passed the Platt Amendment which granted the US the right to...
Jan 10, 2023 | 1980, communication, Communism, Florida, government, history, News, relationships, Russia, Socialism, Soviet, Space, Space Exploration, Space Race, USA, World
Thus far I have highlighted our space achievements from inception thru the 1970s. This article with take off where those left off and showcase manned space flight in the 1980s. During this decade there were a lot of firsts for both the USA and Russia. Russia took the...
Jan 7, 2023 | 1970, Apollo 11, Astronauts, communication, Communism, Cosmonauts, Socialism, Soviet, Space, Space Exploration, Space Race, World
Previously I covered the various space missions for the 1960s. This article will highlight the missions that were taken in the 1970s. Enjoy the ride! February 1971, Apollo 14 with astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell did two moonwalks....
Jan 5, 2023 | Apollo 11, Astronauts, Communism, Cosmonauts, Kennedy Space Center, Socialism, Space, Space Exploration, World
Ok, you got me. I love our Space Program and am so enthusiastic about it that I’ve got to detail some of the most memorable spacewalks in this article. Here, I will detail the 1960s and then follow up in another article on the next decades and our accomplishments. The...
